Our mission is to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.
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Medication Switching - What You Can Do
Members of the epilepsy community have for years reported experiencing seizures and other harmful side effects after switching from one version of an antiepileptic drug (AED) to another, whether the switch was brand-to-generic, generic-to-brand, or generic-to-generic. There is growing evidence that these variations, however slight, can mean the difference between controlled epilepsy and breakthrough seizures or other negative consequences. Become more informed about the issue, read current studies
and learn what you can do…
EFGLA Honors & Remembers Co-Founder
Betty Ticho, the co-founder of what is now known as the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, passed away at the age of 89 on May 29, 2010. What began in 1957 as the Los Angeles County Epilepsy Society to educate the public about the epilepsy and support those affected by epilepsy with resources now also serves the counties of Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura. We honor and remember the warm-hearted woman whose actions fifty-three years ago will continue to make a difference in years to come.
Care & Cure for Children - Epilepsy Benefit Dinner
The Care and Cure for Children - Epilepsy Benefit Dinner
on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, honoring Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, was well attended (730 individuals) and a great success! Event proceeds will improve access to epilepsy specialty care, fund epilepsy research, and provide programs that care for and connect children with epilepsy and their families in the Greater Los Angeles area. These Care and Cure initiatives are true to the mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles and words cannot express our deep appreciation for everyone’s generosity to achieve our shared goal -- care and cure for individuals and families who are daily impacted by epilepsy and seizures. If you want to learn more about and support our care and cure initiatives please visit
www.CareAndCure.org
. Pictured above Mark Borman, Co-chair; Amy Pascal, Honoree; and, Andrew Gumpert, Co-chair.
Heroes Among Us
A couple of years ago, Lily met Ari through her classmates and his siblings, Zeke and Maddie. Lily felt a quick connection to Ari and she saw how seizures have affected him. Learning seizure first aid helped Lily learn how to care for her little friend and she was inspired to continue to help other children like Ari. After visiting the local Epilepsy Foundation to ask questions and learn more (she was so eager to learn all she could!), Lily prepared a short presentation on epilepsy for the staff at her school. Lily is celebrating her Bat Mitzvah and has invited her guests to make a difference in the lives of children with epilepsy by supporting
Lily’s Care & Cure for Children.
Epilepsy Awareness in the Community
One of the many important activities of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is to educate our community about epilepsy. This includes presenting on "Seizure Recognition & First Aid" to school teachers and students to hosting an Epilepsy Booth with information at a Health Fair. Since January, over 1,000 teachers, health aides, students and more have benefited from our presentations about epilepsy. Join us in our efforts to increase awareness by forwarding information about a Health Fair in your community, helping us arrange a presentaton in your child's school district, and participating in the Epilepsy Freedom Walk - a community fundraising event which will include a Health & Resource Fair for all.
Community Corner
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation was recently featured on the daytime TV talk show, The Doctors.
• Meet Up! Finally a social media network encouraging face-to-face get togethers in your backyard. Connect with others affected by epilepsy by starting a Meetup group in your area.
• Avon Online Fundraiser for Epilepsy continues...begin shopping.
Upcoming Programs, Events & Activities
• June 20 - 25, 2010 - Epilepsy Teen Retreat
• July 10, 2010 - Therapy Group for Adults with Epilepsy
• July 10, 2010 - Second Saturday Seminar
• July 17, 2010 - Parent Support Group
• August 21, 2010 - Epilepsy Family Picnic
• October 17, 2010 - Epilepsy Freedom Walk
• November 6, 2010 - Epilepsy Brain Storm Summit
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